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Sciatica and Back Pain Relief McAllen, TX
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Sciatica and Back Pain Relief

Robert B.

When I came to Pure Physical Therapy I was experiencing great discomfort in my upper back, neck, and right shoulder. My range of motion and posture was hindered due to pain. I started to notice a great improvement in my range of motion. I made it my personal goal to not use pain meds and use all the therapeutic exercises daily!

Sabrina D.

Before coming to Pure it was hard to sit for long periods of time which made it very difficult to study for school. After working with Richard I feel so much better! The pain in my hip and back is gone and I don’t have to worry about it interfering with my daily routine anymore.

Marilyn E.

I had this same pain three years ago so I knew right away what I needed to do. Unlike three years ago when I waited and tried to lessen the pain with heat packs, I came right back here to Pure PT. Ivan knew right away what caused the pain; poor posture! Ivan immediately started me on a three day a week regimen on pulling my compressed spine plus strengthening my muscles.

Frank E.

On the day I walked into PT with an excruciating lower back pain which I had lived with for several weeks. It was a very scary experience, simple routine physical activities such as walking, washing the car, and mowing the lawn came to a halt. Sitting and bending were also difficult. I had to be very careful. On day one Frank performed a very thorough evaluation on me, and came up with a plan relating to my condition, it was at that moment a wonderful relationship began with him, also with his professional, dedicated, and caring staff. I can again do all those simple activities mentioned above.

Hugo G.

I got hit by a car while riding my bike. The whole right side of my body hurt including my back, hip joint, shoulder etc. Even sitting for a few minutes hurt. Little by little Richard, Frank and Amy started chipping away at the pain until I was able to resume my active lifestyle. Now I’m training for a half marathon in March and hopefully a full marathon in June. These therapists are awesome!

Denise H.

When I met Frank I had extreme pain in my lower back, tight hips along with lower sciatica nerve pain. Just after two sessions I felt huge shifts physically and energetically. Unlike most physical therapists I have been to in the past Frank did a lot more work with me both hands on and with the exercises he taught me. If you are more comfortable being treated by a female practitioner Frank’s wife Amy is also a PT. She provided me with massage therapy and gave me some insight on my condition along with some yoga exercises.I was in a lot of pain and now I have Zero pain!!

William T.

When I first came here I needed the support of the stabilizer staff. My legs and back were so frozen up I barely could walk with much difficulty for sure. I now can walk with confidence and can go most places without my stabilizer staff on my walker and for all this improvement.

Natalie L.

Before coming to Pure Physical Therapy I was unable to ride my bike for long periods of time without my foot falling sleep and having to stop during my ride to stretch out my back. After treatment with the amazing staff at Pure Physical Therapy I was able to complete a 250 mile bike ride to San Antonio with little to no pain.

Louella H.

When I first got to Pure Physical Therapy I was in extreme lower back pain. I could barely sit down and had great difficulty getting up from a chair or out of bed. Amy began working with me and little by little I began to feel less pain and was more mobile. Now I don’t feel any back pain and I have a great set of exercises that I will continue to use moving forward to strengthen my back.

Mary R.

After driving here from Iowa, I developed Sciatica with pain radiating down my right leg to the ankle. Needless to say from past experiences I really didn’t think they could help me… But, to my surprise after six weeks of attending and faithfully following my exercises at home, I am pain-free.

Marlene W.

I had a wonderful experience with Pure Physical Therapy. I went from walking hunched over to standing TALL! It was super!

David M.

I was experiencing awful back pain and had back spasms several times a day for about 3 months. The kind people at Pure Physical Therapy helped my back pain tremendously. I now have minimal to no pain and it has improved dramatically.

Cindy P.

When I started at Pure Therapy I was experiencing pain from scoliosis and nerve pain from pinched nerves and 4 herniations in my lower back. I walked crooked and had developed a large knot in my right hip area due to the scoliosis. It wasn’t long before the knot on my hip was gone, and I was walking better. They also spent many hours working on my nerve pain issues, stretching my tight muscles and trying different techniques to help me improve.

Ramon E.

My pain has not increased but with every session has decreased. Communication between the staff was great with treatments provided and exercises given were helpful so that I could continue with self-treatment and realize that I can use the advice and keep myself in better shape with my daily family and occupational life routines. I realize that I can now be more active with proper technique.

Back Pain and Sciatica Doesn’t Have To Control Your Life.

Find Relief with Physical Therapy!

If you wake up in the morning with back pain or notice nagging aches in your back, buttock, or thighs, physical therapy in McAllen, TX can help you find relief.

While back pain and sciatica are similar, they still have their differences and are often confused with one another. Back pain is found specifically in the upper, middle, or lower back. Sciatica radiates pain down the buttock, thigh, and even into the legs.

It is also possible to have radiculopathy, which is a radiating numbness, tingling, burning, or sharp pain to a specific part of the leg. This is often associated with a herniated disc, or entrapment of the nerve in that area, as it exits the spine.

According to the American Physical Therapy Association, back pain is the most commonly reported pain across the nation, and one out of every four Americans has experienced back pain in the past three months. If you are suffering from back pain or sciatica, don’t rely on medicines to help you mask the pain.

At Pure Physical Therapy & Pilates, our McAllen, TX physical therapists will get to the root of the problem and provide long-lasting relief. In many cases, our treatments are even able to eliminate the need for harmful painkilling drugs, such as opioids, or an invasive surgical procedure. Request your appointment to get started on relieving your back pain today!

Sciatica vs back pain – what’s the difference?

Sciatica

Sciatica is a specific type of back pain that is reported as being highly uncomfortable. However, it is also fortunately very simple to diagnose. People with sciatica experience pain along the sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve in your body.

The sciatic nerve begins at your lower back and then splits at the base of your spine to extend further down to your buttocks, legs, and finally ends at the bottom of each foot.

The sciatic nerve can become compressed or irritated, which causes a “shooting,” “stinging,” or “burning” sensation in your lower back, buttocks, legs, or feet.

Back pain

“Back pain” is a term that can be caused by an array of different conditions. For example, you may experience back pain due to having poor posture, a motor vehicle accident, or an injury sustained while lifting something heavy. Back pain can be described as acute, meaning it is short-term, or chronic, meaning it is long-term (typically lasting for three months or longer).

The treatment plan that our McAllen, TX physical therapist sets up for you, will depend on how you developed the back pain, in addition to its exact location and your past medical history.

Reasons for experiencing back pain and sciatica

Sciatica’s technical name is “lumbar radiculopathy.” People who develop this condition are generally between the ages of 30 and 50. Many different types of injuries can cause the development of sciatica, including arthritis, bone spurs, or any other injury that impacts the sciatic nerve.

Most commonly, we find that people lose their flexibility in the hips and pelvis, which causes the gluteus and hip muscles to become tightened. This in turn, alters the mechanics of the spine, and compresses the sciatic nerve as it travels through these tissues.

General back pain typically develops as the result of an injury. This can be due to repetitive straining motions, such as leaning down multiple times throughout the day to pick up a toddler, or a more serious, sudden trauma, such as a motor vehicle accident.

Underlying conditions, such as herniated discs, can also cause immense pain, and cause radiculopathy pain to the thigh, leg, or foot. Degenerative disc disease is a common condition as we age, which can result in back pain. Those with this condition typically report dull, aching pains in their lower back, and have difficulty with prolonged standing or walking.

There are dozens of other reasons you might be experiencing these kinds of pain, however, the best way to find out for sure what the source of your problem is, is to visit a physical therapist.

How can a physical therapist treat sciatica and back pain?

Back pain and sciatica are both completely treatable through physical therapy. Our McAllen, TX physical therapists will create a specific treatment plan for you based upon your diagnosis.

For the treatment of sciatica, our physical therapists will implement specific leg stretches into your treatment plan to loosen the sciatic nerve. This restores the natural health of the nerve and quickly reduces symptoms.

While back pain may come and go, it is always important to treat it right away. If not, it can lead to poor joint movement, core weakness, and poor muscle coordination, which can all lead to unwanted injuries in the future.

The early stages of your physical therapy treatment will focus on quick pain relief. Afterward, our physical therapist will expand your treatment to include strengthening your core muscle group with specific therapeutic exercises and stretches.

This helps improve your strength and range of motion to prevent re-injury of your spine. Our physical therapist will also provide you with ergonomic techniques for taking care of your spine during daily activities, such as sitting at a desk or driving.

Ready to find relief? Call us today!

If you are experiencing the symptoms of back pain or sciatica, find relief with Pure Physical Therapy & Pilates today. You don’t need to let these conditions take over your life!

Give us a call at(956) 994-8880 or Contact Us Today at McAllen, TX Center to request your appointment to get started on the first steps toward recovery.

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  • Blood Flow Restriction
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  • IASTM
  • Joint Mobilization
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  • Laser Therapy
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  • Spinal Manipulation
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